Don and Ernestine Hopkins are a couple who’ve journeyed through the valleys and victories of marriage, emerging with a powerful story of healing and redemption. Married for 17 years, they are now dedicated to helping couples and individuals heal from trauma, infidelity, and relational wounds. Their personal experience has shaped a mission that reaches couples around the world, providing tools and hope for those rebuilding after brokenness.

 

In the early years of their marriage, Don struggled with unhealed trauma from his childhood, including abandonment and witnessing domestic violence. This left him with unresolved anger and insecurity, which, combined with both partners’ lack of understanding about healthy relationships, led to a season of unfaithfulness. After years of avoiding the full truth, Don felt called by God to confess, leading them into a journey of radical transparency and healing.

 

Now, their marriage stands as a testament to the power of God’s grace and intentional healing. Ernestine, a Certified Life Coach and Trauma Debriefing Specialist, guides women and couples through recovery from trauma and betrayal, while Don, a pastor and certified relationship coach, helps men and couples affected by lust and infidelity find restoration. Together, they have coached couples from the U.S. to South America and Ireland, empowering them with faith-centered support to restore trust and connection.

 

Through their podcast, The Marriage Altaer, Don and Ernestine share biblical insights and practical advice to inspire resilience and love in relationships. Grounded in faith, they remind others that with God, no marriage is beyond hope and that true transformation is always possible.